Question

Question

Use the story excerpt to answer the question.

The wolf slipped into a sheep suit, surveyed the farm from his hiding place for a while, and then joined the unsuspecting flock.
“Good day,” said one of the sheep. “Ready to join the graze?”
The wolf looked at the grass and offered a sly smile. “You know, I’m not hungry.”
“Suit yourself,” said the sheep. “More for the rest of us.”
How do different types of irony create narrative effects in this story? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses

Dramatic irony creates tension.
Dramatic irony creates tension.

Dramatic irony creates humor.
Dramatic irony creates humor.

Dramatic irony creates mystery.
Dramatic irony creates mystery.

Verbal irony creates suspense.
Verbal irony creates suspense.

Verbal irony creates humor.

Answer 1

The two correct answers regarding how different types of irony create narrative effects in this story are:

1. Dramatic irony creates tension. - The audience knows that the wolf is pretending to be a sheep, which creates tension as the reader anticipates what might happen next.

2. Verbal irony creates humor. - The wolf's statement about not being hungry while pretending to be a sheep is ironic and adds a humorous element to the situation, as the reader understands the true implications of his words.

So, the final answers are:

• Dramatic irony creates tension.
• Verbal irony creates humor.